Car Rental at Walvis Bay Airport
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Cheapest car rental rates
Compact
Toyota Corolla or similar
$44.31 per day
Economy
Volkswagen Polo or similar
$46.14 per day
Standard SUV
Toyota Corolla Cross or similar
$80.55 per day
Compact
Toyota Corolla Quest or similar
$56.23 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 8:29 PM on 4/24/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
English, Afrikaans
Currency
NAD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+264
Average car rental price
$57 per day
Average car rental length
10 days
Speed limit within town
60 km/h or 37 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 120 km/h or 50 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Airport travel guide
Walvis Bay Airport is also known as Walvis Bay International Airport Rooikop.
Top international routes
- Cape Town
- Johannesburg
- Windhoek
- Saint Helena
Main airlines
Air Namibia, Westair Aviation, Airlink, South African Express, and Mango
Terminals
The single airport terminal serves all domestic and international traffic.
Location
Walvis Bay Airport is about 15 km (9 mi) east of the town of Walvis Bay. C14/M36, D1986, and Gertrude Rikumba Kadanga Hilukilwa Road are the main roads connecting the airport to the city.
Most popular types of rental car
- Medium cars - from $44 per day
- Small cars - from $46 per day
- SUVs - from $81 per day
Car rental desks
Some are inside the airport terminal while other rental companies offer free shuttle to their nearby facilities. The exact location of your car rental provider's desk will be listed on your Confirmation Voucher.
Services and facilities
Although the airport is really small, you’ll find a few shops, including a Namibian gift shop, a restaurant, a baby changing room, a public telephone, a fire safety station, and a post box. Some of the airport’s facilities are equipped for passengers with reduced mobility. Special assistance can also be requested, but make sure to contact your airline in advance if you’d like this service.
Nearest gas station
Total Suidwes Diensstasie gas station is on Rikumbi Kandanga Road, near the intersection with Nangolo Mbumba Drive. It can be reached in about 15 minutes and is open 24/7. There are other gas stations in and around Walvis Bay.
Popular one-way rentals
- Swakopmund (47 km / 29 miles)
- Windhoek (398 km / 247 miles)
Airport info
Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)
- IATA: WVB
- ICAO: FYWB
- Name: Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)
- Distance from city: 9.3 miles / 15 km
Top 2 locations near Walvis Bay Airport
-
253.7 km / 157.6 miles away
-
294.9 km / 183.2 miles away
Map of car rental locations
When are car rental prices the lowest at Walvis Bay Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Walvis Bay Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day at Walvis Bay Airport
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Walvis Bay Airport is June — when rental costs average $28.46 per day. This is 37% cheaper than the yearly average and 66% cheaper than renting a car in February (when prices average $82.95 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Walvis Bay Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in January the average rental period is 18 days, while in July, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days at Walvis Bay Airport
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Walvis Bay Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Walvis Bay Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in January, while they are least likely to rent in in February.
Monthly searches at Walvis Bay Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | Hertz, Avis, Budget |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars |
| Lowest price | $44 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Europcar |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertz | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Hertz | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Avis | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Avis | Toyota Corolla Cross | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Hertz | Volkswagen T-Cross | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Budget | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Avis | Toyota Fortuner | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Hertz | Toyota Fortuner | 5 | 1 | SUVs |
Our customers' reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.
MW
South Africa
Toyota Starlet
4/3/20
Very nice experience, especially for the 1st timers.
SD
South Africa
Toyota Corolla Quest
4/30/19
Friendly, prompt service and a great experience
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Hertz
8.6 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Budget
7.7 / 10
Total number of reviews
3
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
$56.81
Lowest daily price
$44.31
Total cars available
6
Top 5 suppliers at Walvis Bay Airport in 2025
+26464200853
Walvis Bay Airport, Walvis Bay
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:00
Tue:
08:00 - 17:00
Wed:
08:00 - 17:00
Thu:
08:00 - 17:00
Fri:
08:00 - 17:00
Sat:
12:00 - 15:00
Sun:
12:00 - 17:00
Europcar
+264464202317
Walvis Bay Airport
$44 - $81
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:00
Tue:
08:00 - 17:00
Wed:
08:00 - 17:00
Thu:
08:00 - 17:00
Fri:
08:00 - 17:00
Sat:
08:00 - 13:00
Sun:
08:00 - 17:00
Avis
+26464209487
Rookikop Airport
$47 - $57
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:00
Tue:
08:00 - 17:00
Wed:
08:00 - 17:00
Thu:
08:00 - 17:00
Fri:
08:00 - 17:00
Sat:
10:30 - 15:00
Sun:
10:30 - 17:00
Thrifty
+26464200853
Walvis Bay Airport
$47 - $57
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:00
Tue:
08:00 - 17:00
Wed:
08:00 - 17:00
Thu:
08:00 - 17:00
Fri:
08:00 - 17:00
Sat:
12:00 - 15:00
Sun:
12:00 - 17:00
Budget
26464207527
Rooikop Airport
$46 - $56
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:00
Tue:
08:00 - 17:00
Wed:
08:00 - 17:00
Thu:
08:00 - 17:00
Fri:
08:00 - 17:00
Sat:
10:30 - 15:00
Sun:
10:30 - 17:00
Awards
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
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Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2023
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europes Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Inc. 5000 Europe - Top 500 Companies 2019
Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Rental Agencies
SimilarWeb - Top 50 Car Rental Websites
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